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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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im trying to replace the stock speakers in the doors and i have tried both sides and havent been able to get them off without ripping them off and not giving a shizzit so are there any tips i need to know or just unscrew the screws around the outside one in the arm tray and in behind the door handle? appreciate the help i know it might sound minor but im struggling so any help would be great thanks
 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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yea, the outside ones, the one in the tray, one behind the handle, AND im assuming that you have manual windows and you'll have to take off the window crank... kinda tricky but pops right out with the right tool... then after everything is off the door, start and one side and just start popping it off. it's help in by "clips" or "snaps" and those just pop right out of the hole... dont rip the whole panel off in one giant pull cause it could break either the panel or the clips themselves... so take it easy and go around the whole door in a circle and just pop it off one clip and a time
 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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just take all the screws off and it should come off, remember its still held in by the snap-ins....
 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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thanks guys i just didnt want to end up with half a door panel and ill just work it as slow as i can they arent manual windows so they should be easier i hope
 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Yes, but dont pull too hard once youve gotten the panel off, the wire to the window/lock ctrls. is VERY short.
 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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thanks ill be as careful as i can should i leave the window rolled up when im taking them off?
 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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doesnt matter, the window itself has nothing to do with the door panel... but when you pull it off you'll see the wiring coming from the door to the switch, just disconnect it and you're home free
 
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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Since you're installing speakers, leave the window up.

There one screw under a little 1/2" panel in the door handle (close), theres one behind the door handle/lock, 2 on each side, and then it should pull off. 6 screws total.
Its gonna feel stuck thats b/c the red clipse that hold it on are hella tough. If one pops out, you'll see how it reattaches.
 
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